The CountryDamien O'Connor - Predator Free Policy 'comes from John Key in the clouds'Labour's Primary Industry Spokesman Damien O'Connor has strong opinions on National's Predator-Free policies and also dairy giant Fonterra.02 Aug 02:18 AM
The CountryShane McManaway vs. the Pea WeevilShane McManaway: We find the chief executive of Allflex at the Strategic Link Conference in Wellington as we discuss the Pea Weevil incursion over the hill in the Wairarapa.28 Jul 03:52 AM
The CountryBumper kiwifruit crop breaks recordsKiwifruit exports rose $105 million in June this year to reach $331m. The increase was up 47 percent, with goods exports rising $109 26 Jul 12:23 AM
The CountryGarlic venture takes offWhen Karlos Millanta suffered a work injury which forced him to sell his Wellington abseiling business, he had no idea his new career 14 Jul 01:10 AM
The CountrySearch for Kiwifruit saboteurNorthland farmer who lost hundreds of thousands in income is offering a $50,000 reward for evidence that leads to a conviction.03 Jul 08:48 PM
HorticultureAsparagus machine inventor wins $4.1m copyright caseA Kiwi inventor has won big damages from the companies and people who copied a component from his machine.29 Jun 12:50 AM
HorticultureHow kiwifruit helped the dairy slumpWATCH: Despite the dairy downturn a big lift in kiwifruit and apple exports has boosted agricultural revenue.16 Jun 12:30 AM
BDBDHorticultureCommodity prices lift in May as horticulture shinesHorticulture led the rise in New Zealand commodity prices last month.03 Jun 02:02 AM
HorticultureNZ's underground feijoa marketThey may cost $6.50 per kg at the supermarket, but search online and you'll find them selling for $1 per kg.03 May 09:50 PM
HorticultureApples hot on marketInternational markets are "screaming out" for New Zealand apples.11 Apr 05:00 PM
HorticultureSix apple packhouses break employment lawNon-compliant employment agreements, inaccurate employment records and paying holiday pay incorrectly among the breaches.29 Mar 10:41 PM
HorticultureNZ may miss boat, medical cannabis exportsNew Zealand could miss the boat as an exporter of medicinal cannabis, horticulture expert Dr Mike Nichols said.18 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryOrchards facing labour shortage threatLate start to the season means apple growers will face a race against time to have fruit picked, raising concerns about the availability of labour.17 Feb 09:00 PM
HorticultureOur success storyPipfruit New Zealand forecasts growth of 105 per cent in apple exports, meaning the industry is injecting record millions of dollars back into the local economy.30 Jan 05:00 PM
HorticultureAuckland to be declared fruit fly freeAuckland is expected to be officially declared free of the Queensland fruit fly tomorrow.02 Dec 11:15 PM
The CountryFrost fighting trial for kiwi hot-air machineA new frost-fighting invention known as the 'Heat Ranger' is being trialled, with the hope it will be able to protect crops next winter.03 Nov 08:00 PM
HorticultureKiwifruit Psa class action heads to courtClass action alleges the Government was negligent letting Psa disease into New Zealand.20 Oct 09:50 PM
DairyGloombusters: Fruit exports surgeOur fruit trade has become a heavy hitter as an export, helping to at least partly offset weakness in the dairy and forest products sectors.03 Aug 05:00 PM
HorticultureApple season looks rosy for NZ growersNew Zealand apple growers have enjoyed another strong season and the industry looks set to hit the goal of $1 billion in export receipts earlier than the 10-year target of 2022.15 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDHorticultureZespri more than doubles annual profitZespri International, which controls exports of New Zealand kiwifruit, more than doubled annual profit.20 May 10:45 PM
BDBDThe CountryHorticultural production tops $7b for first timeHorticultural production has topped $7 billion for the first time, with good growth in nearly all the main industries, including wine, apples, potatoes, and onions.24 Apr 12:31 AM
Rural PropertyFarm sales robustThe rural property market has remained remarkably resilient in the face of lower farm-gate prices and dry summer conditions, with prices - by some measures - returning to pre-global financial crisis....13 Apr 05:00 PM
HorticultureHunt finds fruit fly larvae at weekendQueensland fruit fly larvae were found in fruit collected from two properties in Grey Lynn at the weekend, three weeks after the initial fly was caught.09 Mar 04:00 PM
